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This evergreen magnolia produces fragrant ruby-pink blooms against deep green foliage. Learn how to grow and care for 'Stellar Ruby' Magnolia and enjoy beautiful blooms year after year.

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Smart gardeners learn to think small. They do their homework, and they plant varieties that don’t grow any larger than the ...

Smaller native shade trees will delight you with fragrant blossoms, striking bark and manageable size without overwhelming the landscape.

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